Why Does a Car's Chassis Drip Water in Summer?

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Gary
07/29/25 12:43pm
The reasons for water dripping from a car's chassis in summer are the drainage from the air conditioning system and water dripping from the muffler and exhaust pipe at the rear of the car. Here are the detailed explanations: Air Conditioning System Drainage: Due to the high outdoor temperature in summer and the low temperature inside a car with the air conditioning on, a temperature difference is created, leading to water dripping from the chassis. The low-pressure pipes of the car's air conditioning system are not wrapped with thermal insulation foam, making the pipe surfaces prone to condensing moisture from the air. Water droplets also condense and gather at the lowest point of the pipes, dripping down. Water Dripping from the Muffler and Exhaust Pipe at the Rear of the Car: When gasoline is injected into the cylinders and mixed with air, it undergoes complete combustion in the combustion chamber, primarily producing carbon dioxide and water. At high temperatures, the water is discharged into the atmosphere in the form of water vapor.
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